Marriage First, Love Later: The Male Lead Dislikes the Female Lead at First and Is Cold, While She Keeps Her Distance 先婚后爱，男主前期讨厌女主，很冷，女主不纠缠

1. 101 合 Love After Marriage: The Contract Couple 合约夫妻的先婚后爱 Green Banana1998绿香蕉1998Modern Romance113k WordsCompleted [Business genius CEO × reserved antique restorer] They seem like the two least likely people to end up together, but an accident brings them together. At first, she needs a legitimate place in his life. He needs someone to marry. Their impulsive agreement turns out to be a perfect match. “Jiang Jinghuai, if that accident had never happened, would you still have married me?” “I think I would have.” “Why?” “Because I'm the only one who truly understands you.”… 47Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 102 婚 A Kiss After the Wedding 婚后热吻 Icy Milk Mochi冰奶麻薯Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted [Pregnant and married in a whirlwind, marriage before love, love grows over time, both leads are sexually inexperienced, sweet and flirtatious romance] [Soft, sweet beauty from the capital’s elite circles × arrogant CEO who falls for her on his own] A chaotic night at a hotel. Jian Anwan becomes involved with Xiao Chuyi, the most powerful man in the capital’s elite circles. And that means Jian Anwan is carrying his child. Xiao Chuyi is an aloof, highborn CEO who keeps his distance from women 420Reads8.1Score10014d adds
3. 103 先 Married First, Flirted Later 先婚后撩 Young Master Xiao Mo公子小墨Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Delicate beauty × irresistible CEO, married first, love later] She broke off her engagement, then got married in a flash. Her cheating ex called drunk in the middle of the night: “Ruochu, I know I was wrong. Can you come back to me?” Gu Yanshen gave a faint smile. “Sir, why are you calling my wife in the middle of the night?” When Wen Ruochu married Gu Yanshen, she thought they were only entering a marriage of convenience. But then... “Honey, I’m hungry.” The city’s top Michelin-starred chefs l 7Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 104 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. CEO, Could You Love Me? 先婚后爱：总裁爱我行不行 Wanting to Speak欲说Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Shen Yi was forced to marry Su Anli. Three years later, with a month left until their agreed-upon divorce date, Su Anli became pregnant... She knew Shen Yi despised her, but despite all her efforts, she couldn't keep it from him. When Shen Yi heard, his expression turned strange. "You're pregnant? That's impossible!" With tears in her eyes, Su Anli thought, So he hates me even more now! Shen Yi thought, I feel like I've been cheated on... The doctor leisurely sipped his tea. "I' 8Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 105 八 The Petite 1980s Bride Has Twins After Marrying a Rugged Man 八零小娇娇嫁糙汉老公后多胎了 Lan Ranran蓝染染Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, sweet devotion, military marriage, marriage before love, raising children] Luo Qingxue had finally earned a fortune, and was just about to retire and enjoy the life she had worked for. But after waking up, she finds herself in the 1980s, as the doomed ex-wife of a drama’s male lead. She is delicate and frail, and can only stay alive by remaining beside the male lead, a powerful military officer. Faced with a choice between selflessly divorcing him to bring the leads together 553Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead uses the excuse of being saved by the male lead to force him to marry her. She's very frail and sickly, constantly crying. Because the male lead has a childhood sweetheart, and others around her constantly remind her that he doesn't love her, she suffers unrequited love. Initially, the male lead dislikes her, finding her unreasonable and cold-hearted. The female lead is very skilled in cosmetics! She makes her fortune selling lipsticks.

6. 106 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance516k WordsOngoing Older man + marriage before love + slow-burn romance + sweet and doting + three-year age gap A spoiled heir to a business empire × a cool, reserved doctor When Shi Qi was twenty-five, her adoptive mother fell seriously ill. To fulfill her adoptive mother’s dying wish, she married Meng Yan, the heir to the Meng family, whom she had never met. Meng Yan was the heir to the most powerful family in Beicheng. Rumor had it that he was arrogant, flamboyant, and impulsive, never doing things by the book. 29.4kReads7.4Score2.4k14d adds

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   You absolutely have to watch this. The male lead doesn't like the female lead at first, goes abroad after getting their marriage certificate, and then pursues her relentlessly.

7. 107 太 How Awful! I Got Pregnant with My Archenemy's Baby Right After Our Marriage Alliance 太坏了！刚联姻就怀了死对头的崽 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Pampered young heiress from Beijing’s elite circle X elegant, roguish young master, childhood friends, secret crush, marriage before love, both devoted to each other] Yin Huan is Beijing’s most beautiful, precious, spoiled, free-spirited wild rose. Every woman in Beijing envies her, and every man wants her. After twenty-two years of doing whatever she pleased, the news hits like a bolt from the blue: her family has arranged for her to marry into the Bo family, their sworn enemy! She hates Bo Xu 39.1kReads9.0Score4.4k14d adds

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   Arranged marriage to fall in love + childhood sweethearts + scheming male lead + premeditated plot + both leads are virgins. The male lead isn't the reserved type; he's the cheeky kind – "I won't marry you, give up! Go and call off the engagement tomorrow." – "I'm willing to marry into your family, baby~" We're a perfect match for each other, you'll never escape my grasp. Help!!! She's going to be played to death by Bo Xun!

8. 108 冷 After Five Years of Cold War, Why Are You Losing Control Now That I Want a Divorce? 冷战五年，我提离婚你失控什么 Lunar Scrap Collector月球拾荒Modern Romance351k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later; regretful pursuit; bittersweet romance; the powerful one learns to bow his head; mutual healing; one-on-one; both are each other’s first and only; happy ending] [Cool-headed, headstrong painter × aloof, elegant CEO] Five years ago. Sui Nuan was a celebrated prodigy at Jiangcheng University: cool, beautiful, and hard to pursue. Just before graduation, she suddenly announced she was dropping out to marry Jiangcheng’s most powerful heir, Jiang Yanci, the eldest son who 2.3kReads—Score10514d adds

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   Love blossoms after marriage; the male lead is initially indifferent, and the female lead doesn't pursue him. He later wins her back!

9. 109 冷 A Cold Marriage, a Fierce Love: The CEO Spoils His Wife 冷婚强爱：总裁老公宠上瘾 Fan Yin Chu繁银初Modern Romance763k WordsCompleted In Qin Chi's eyes, Lu Ran is wicked. She caused his fiancée's death. In Lu Ran's eyes, Qin Chi is the worst of the worst. He drove her fiancé away. Qin Chi's wish is for Lu Ran to bear his children, a whole brood of them, so he can keep her by his side forever. A wicked woman like her should only be allowed to wreak havoc on him. He won't let her go and torment other men. Lu Ran's wish is to absolutely refuse to have Qin Chi's children. Having one villain holding her captive is bad enough. If sh 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love—this one is amazing!!! The plot is fast-paced; the male lead initially dislikes the female lead, but misunderstandings arise, leading to a love-hate relationship. It's truly a captivating read! [Admiration]

10. 110 怎 How Could Anyone Resist Her Charm? 怎敌她撩人 Feng Yin冯因Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted [Complete] (Both leads' first relationship + college campus + sweet romance with no angst) Jiang Yan comes from a wealthy family, is incredibly handsome, and has more admirers than fish crossing a river. But he cares only about his studies and pays no attention to anything else. When Li Zhi's mother is seriously ill and she can't raise the money for treatment, Jiang Yan's parents, who had arranged their children's marriage before they were born, come to find her. They promise that if she and Jia 334Reads7.4Score10214d adds

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    It started with the girl flirting with the guy, but later the guy pursued the girl; it was sweet from beginning to end. [Eating popcorn emoji]

11. 111 降 The Falling Morning Star 降晨星 Zhao Hong照红Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted [Average Girl × Golden Boy, Class Divide, Reunion After Years Apart, Love and Hate Entwined, The Husband-Chasing Road to Hell] That year, Ye Fangzhou saved a man who was barely clinging to life. He was sharp-tongued and picky, and the two of them clashed every day. Before she knew it, she had fallen for him. One confession earned her a cold rejection and cruel humiliation. But he didn’t know that Ye Fangzhou had always held a grudge. That very night, he paid a terrible price for it. - Six years 9.3kReads8.7Score90714d adds

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    Although the female lead comes from an ordinary family, she is very resilient.

12. 112 五 Five Years Later, His Ex-Wife Returned with Their Four Child Prodigies 五年后，前妻带着天才四宝回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted After three years as his stand-in wife, she divorced him and went on to reach the pinnacle of the global art world. By the time that arrogant man got down on his knees and begged her to take him back, she already had four miniature versions of him by her side. Clinging to her leg, they asked, “Mommy, why is that uncle crying?” 19.7kReads8.0Score2k14d adds

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    A new sweet and satisfying romance novel, it's really good! The male lead goes through a crazy chase to win back his wife, the female lead's true colors are revealed, and the adorable kids take revenge on the scumbags and trick their fathers—it's incredibly satisfying! I love it! Highly recommended!

13. 113 魂 Haunted by Longing and Desire 魂牵梦撩 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + sweet, flirtatious Beijing elite circle] Fair-skinned, gorgeous little troublemaker VS scheming, devoted, abstinent madman of a powerful man “She is my rose, and my princess.” The Ji family is the most famous of all the prominent families in Kyoto, with a fortune worth billions and wealth rivaling a nation’s. But one sudden upheaval nearly ruined the Ji family’s reputation. After lying low for ten years, Ji Yuchen returns to Kyoto. In no time, 19kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    May you endure boundless loneliness and find the vastness of the stars and the sea within you.

14. 114 替 The Bride in My Place: Cold and Calculating Young Master Jin, Let’s Get a Divorce 替嫁娇妻：腹黑靳少请和离 Second Young Master Guan关二少Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage × Rekindled romance × The husband chases his wife to the crematorium] To pay her mother’s exorbitant medical bills, Lu Anran treats marriage as a business deal and marries Jin Hanyuan, the most privileged young master in T City. But once she moves in, he makes things difficult for her at every turn. She sighs, telling herself she’ll endure it until her mother recovers, then escape. But just as she starts drafting the divorce papers, he pins her firmly against the wall, hi 10.6kReads9.1Score1k14d adds
15. 115 傅 President Fu Has Gone Mad, All He Wants Is to Tear Up the Contract 傅总疯了，一心只想撕毁契约 Xiang Nannan Zhi向南南枝Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that the abstinent big shot Fu Tingyan and the bold, carefree eldest daughter of the Si family, Si Muyan, married under a deal. A year later, Si Muyan complained that she’d been tricked. “Who the hell said Fu Tingyan wasn’t interested in women? I want to pin that person to Fu Tingyan’s bed!” She always kept her distance, while he was intent on crossing the line! She did everything she could to avoid him, while he countered every move and drew closer! Faced with Fu Tingyan’s inexpl 1.3kReads9.0Score10414d adds
16. 116 滚 Scorching Seduction 滚烫撩惹 Shijia Ya释迦呀Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [She pursues him first, then he pursues her; a groveling chase to win her back] [Age gap] [Both leads are romantically inexperienced] The first time they met, she sent him a whole truckload of turtles and scumbags, leaving him soaked from head to toe. The second time they crossed paths, she got into a fight and landed herself in the hospital. He was the one who set her bone. They kept running into each other by chance, and every time he wore a cold expression, keeping her at arm's length. “Dr. 7.2kReads8.9Score54914d adds

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    "What a strange encounter! Haha. Miss, do we know each other?" Luo tide slowly came back to her senses upon hearing this, blinked her long eyelashes, and shook her head blankly, indicating that she didn't know him. "We don't know each other, and my car wasn't crossing the line or blocking the way. May I ask why this is?"

17. 117 和 After a Whirlwind Marriage to My Secret Crush, He Kisses Me to Tears Every Night 和暗恋对象闪婚后夜夜被亲哭 Jiang Shui Qiqi Ya江水柒柒吖Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later | Secret crush becomes real | Both leads are sexually inexperienced | Sweet romance] [Sweet girl x cool bad boy] Shen Xiying has liked Shang Ruzhou for eight years. The love letter she never gave him after high school graduation has always been a regret. She thought they would never cross paths again. She never expected Shang Ruzhou to become the man she impulsively married. - Shang Ruzhou never imagined he’d get married at twenty-four to someone he’d barely had any c 10.1kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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    🌈A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; the male lead is cold in the beginning, and the female lead doesn't cling. ① "I'm only doing this to appease my family. This marriage has no feelings; it's just a mutually beneficial arrangement. If you want a divorce, you can come to me anytime." Shen Xiying sat in front of him, looking at him, and quietly nodded. Everyone thought that Shang Ruzhou and Shen Xiying's marriage was a sham, that the two had no feelings for each other, and that they would soon divorce. But no one knew. One night after their marriage, he held her waist, kissing her temples, their breaths mingling. He gently reached out and wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes. He whispered soothingly, "Baby, why are you crying after just one kiss?"

18. 118 夏 Summer Night, Wild Desire 夏夜情靡 Radiant Smile笑欢颜Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance, Regretful Pursuit, Devoted 1v1 Romance] [Cool-headed, stubborn actress / Deeply devoted, sharp-tongued heir] When Chi Sheng was in college, she “bought” herself a boyfriend. Their young, heart-fluttering love was intense and unrestrained. Back then, she thought he liked her too. Only after they broke up did she learn that he had someone else in his heart, and that she had come between him and his unrequited first love. When they meet again, he’s a rising star in the business 4.2kReads8.6Score27714d adds
19. 119 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.8kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    In the first book, the male lead initially disliked the female lead, thinking she was the kind of woman who used her child to climb the social ladder. Later, however, he fell deeply in love with her and was constantly jealous of their baby. In the second book, the male lead didn't dislike the female lead at first; they were just very polite to each other. After their first time together, he even said, "Sorry, I was rude." Haha~

20. 120 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Keeps Running into Yandere Obsessives 快穿：炮灰她总遇到病娇偏执狂 Yu Wanwan虞婉婉Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + yandere + devoted couple + possessive love + delicate, soft-hearted, airheaded beauty heroine + one-on-one romance] Yun Wu is the Host of a Quick Transmigration Cannon-Fodder System. She becomes cannon fodder in the novels of various worlds, but then she suddenly realizes that the male lead in every world seems to be that same person... The orphaned cannon-fodder girl in an ancient romance, the villainous supporting character in a school story, the cannon-fodder wife in a 69.8kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds
21. 121 他 His Tenderness Is for Me Alone 他的温柔只给我 Motivated Little Roast Duck励志的小烤鸭Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted His Tenderness Is Mine Alone —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ① The male lead is a cardiac surgeon, whose gentle nature shines through his white coat. He'll kneel down to tie your shoelaces, quietly bring you hot soup when you work overtime, and create a warm, sunny family atmosphere. Even their bickering is filled with affection—the ideal gentle partner! ② Mr. Wen, from a scholarly family, speaks slowly and deliberately, his manners reflecting his innate refinement. He remembers your casually mentioned preferences, and even when angry, he can't bear to raise his voice. His gentle, flowing nature makes you want to fall head over heels into his arms!

22. 122 温 Mr. Wen, Happy Married Life 温先生，婚后愉快 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Long-planned romance + secret crush + slow-burn love + sweet pampering + both devoted to each other + no angst + age gap of about five years] [Not a strong female lead] [Short drama: As Tender as Before, now streaming] * [Gentle, elegant Jiangnan beauty & reserved, composed business tycoon] Rong Yan had lived with her maternal grandfather since childhood. When she heard that he had found her a match, she assumed it would be the second son of the Wen family, Wen, who was also a doctor. She had n 11.8kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
23. 123 拯 Save the Class Belle: Win Her Heart from the Start 拯救班花，开局将她拿下 Qing Jun Liu Yun清隽流云Urban4.3M WordsOngoing After being reborn, Yu Nian gazes at the breathtaking campus belle before him, all rosy and radiant. He thinks about how he spent his whole life poor and struggling, and never even managed to find a wife. This time, there’s no way he’ll let her get away… 21kReads7.9Score2.4k14d adds
24. 124 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villainess, and My Tycoon Husband Demands a Fatal Kiss 穿书恶毒女配，豪门老公致命索吻 It's Su Su Candy!是酥苏糖耶Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [A scheming tea girl and troublemaker & wealthy wife & universally adored actress & wicked female character who transmigrates into a book & high-intensity forced love & the powerful one bows his head] – When Su Nanzhi first transmigrates into the book, her label is “obedient and sweet,” the model wife of the wealthy socialite circle. In her wealthy husband’s eyes: My wife is gentle and considerate, sweet and soft, a perfect wife and mother. Three years after Gu Nanzhi transmigrates int 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is about marriage first, then love. The male lead is cold and self-doubting in the early stages, wondering how he could possibly fall in love with his stupid wife.

25. 125 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 67.2kReads9.1Score6.8k14d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms / 1v1, both leads are virgins / Rich family 🍒 At the beginning, the male lead had a prenuptial agreement: "Don't interfere with me," "Don't meddle in my affairs," "Just treat each other with respect." Gradually, his attitude changed; he started pursuing and wooing the female lead, becoming more affectionate and devoted, making their life together more important than anything else.

26. 126 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 34.9kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds
27. 127 茶 Tea Mist and Button Knots 茶雾氤盘扣 Dada Otter Fish哒哒鱼獭Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love] [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families] [Slow-Burn, Sweet Romance] A gentle, jade-like guiding lover ✖️ a straightforward, easily flustered beauty in a qipao When Wen Shuyu married Pei Qingxun, she thought of it only as fulfilling an engagement arranged by their elders. Before the wedding, the man had said, "Let's treat each other with respect and courtesy," and she had nodded in agreement. Though Pei Qingxun's face was very attractive to her, sh 7.9kReads9.0Score1k14d adds
28. 128 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.2kReads—Score32814d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

29. 129 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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    ①: It can't be said that it was a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love. When the female lead, Lin Yuxi, first arrived as a child, Zhou Yanjing took a liking to her. Zhou Yanjing, however, was cold and aloof, like a stern-faced god, which made the female lead completely indifferent to him. Later, Zhou Yanjing was arranged by his family to marry Lin Yuxi, and feeling like he had gotten a good deal, he could finally openly pursue her. They only fell in love after they got their marriage certificate.

30. 130 我 After I Agreed to the Arranged Marriage, My Rotten Stepbrother Went Gray Overnight 我答应联姻后，渣继兄一夜白头 Lord Duruo杜若君Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing Brought to the Xie family at sixteen, Zhu Qiancheng fell hopelessly in love with Xie Jingyan. She thought she was the most special person in his life. Until the day his first love returned from abroad, when she heard him call her a “slut” right to her face. She finally came to her senses and agreed to marry a mysterious big shot in ten days, as her mother had arranged. On the first day, Xie Jingyan made her deliver morning-after pills to his first love. On the second day, he blocked her for his 27Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 131 秦 President Qin's First Love Is Back, So I'll Divorce Him and Step Aside 秦总白月光回国，我主动离婚让位 The Fairy Is a Bit Dim仙子很呆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first + Marriage Before Love + groveling ex] Tang Luo vs. Qin Xiao During their three years of secret marriage, Qin Xiao never loved Tang Luo. She knew he had someone else in his heart, his first love. Their marriage in the first place was only made possible because she used underhanded tactics. The day the Tang family went bankrupt, he returned home in grand style with his first love. When that woman appeared before her, Tang Luo knew her marriage to Qin Xiao was 21.5kReads8.0Score1.9k14d adds
32. 132 分 After the Breakup, Miss Shen Reveals Her True Identity as a Powerful Figure in Beijing 分手后掉马，沈小姐才是京圈大佬 Vibrant Blossoms姹紫嫣红Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day Shen Weixi got married, Fu Jinghan's first love stabbed her. Fu Jinghan didn't show her any concern. He held his first love in his arms and even ordered Shen Weixi to call a therapist for her. Shen Weixi's heart died. Six years of unwavering devotion couldn't compare to a single tear from his first love. She turned and walked away, but no one believed she could really break up with Fu Jinghan. Everyone knew she loved Fu Jinghan more than she loved herself. Anyone might leave Fu Jingha 3Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 掌 Dust in the Palm 掌中尘 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted Unfaithful relationship! The male lead is a jerk early on, so if that's not your thing, please give this one a pass! The novel was just released, so the rating may rise~ She was the daughter of a convicted official. When her family fell overnight, she was forced into a life of prostitution. Though mired in the mud, she held on to one last boundary: she would perform, but never sell her body, all for the young man she'd glimpsed once in a moment of breathtaking beauty. He was a young chancellor w 105Reads5.2Score10914d adds

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    The "chasing-back-to-the-wife-in-the-cremation" series is great! Thank you, but my writing is rather crude; please skip if you mind.

34. 134 蜜 Bittersweet Peach 蜜桃微苦 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Pu Lanyi moves to Jiangzhou alone, a big city where desire and dreams intertwine. She has a secret quirk: whenever she's in a relationship, she keeps a few peach-flavored hard candies in her pocket. Before every kiss with her boyfriend, she feeds him one herself. To save money, she finds a room in a shared apartment in Xingluoli, a neighborhood where celebrities live. Her roommate is Wen Senyi, an unknown actor from the lowest tier of the industry. He has played bi 213Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 135 翦 Cutting the Silks to Meet a Propitious Time 翦旎及良时 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted A husband-chasing journey to hell and back + no getting back together after the breakup + the leads are not chaste. If that's not your thing, please move along~ If you enjoy it, please support the author with votes and five-star reviews. Thank you! In the Great Liang dynasty, in Yunzhou, Jiangnan, lived Nie Zhixue, a merchant's daughter with skin like ice and jade and beauty that could outshine the land. She had helped her father with the family business since childhood and was exceptionally cle 717Reads—Score10114d adds
36. 136 他 He Fell Like Fireworks 他似烟火陨落 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted He was like a firework, bursting brilliantly into her world before plunging resolutely into darkness once he burned out, leaving her alone in the long night to savor that fleeting warmth again and again. Shen Zhi is a literature student with a sweet face and an innocent nature. She believes love should be as pure and enduring as gardenias. When she meets Lu Siheng, a handsome, wealthy upperclassman who radiates dangerous charm, she thinks she is the exception fate has chosen. He holds an umbrell 59Reads5.5Score114d adds
37. 137 琉 The Shattered Glaze: A Song of the Marquis's Household 琉璃碎侯门赋 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, renowned for its silk weaving in Jiangnan. When her family was suddenly destroyed, she became the lowest-ranking scullery maid in the marquis’s residence. He was Xie Heng, heir to the Marquis of Zhenbei, Beijing’s most celebrated young gentleman, cool and noble, with a beloved cousin he had been engaged to since childhood. When they first met, her face was smeared with mud. He casually lifted her chin. “That face of yours is an eyesore.” He tre 960Reads—Score11414d adds
38. 138 觉 A Song for the Late Awakening 觉迟吟 Sleeping Planet惑星眠Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted Starting at age seven, Wen Hua dreamed of three leopards every night. A male and a female black leopard nestled together, while a spotted leopard watched from afar, murmuring again and again, “I’ll protect you.” She thought it was just a dream that had nothing to do with her. At sixteen, she met Yin Kezhi. The young man wrote, “One heart, one love, for a lifetime,” and she said that was her entire future. Later, Yin Kezhi rose rapidly through the ranks while her family fell into decline. His let 128Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 139 穿 After Becoming the Original Wife in a Period Novel, I Divorced Him at Once 穿成年代文原配后，我火速离婚 Reluctant to Let Go念念不舍Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [This story is anything but normal. Not a single character is normal, so don't read if that bothers you!] Jiang Banyue is a twenty-second-century pastry chef who accidentally transmigrates into a military romance set in the past. The hero, Shen Yunhe, is her husband, while she is his first wife, destined to die young. As soon as Jiang Banyue opens her eyes, she feels her barely showing belly. There are three babies inside. Great, she gets the babies without having to deal with the man. Jiang Ba 4kReads8.2Score16214d adds

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    "Let's get a divorce!" "Okay!" 🍞🍞 A few days ago, Jiang Banyue found herself transmigrated into a period military romance novel she had read. She was the male lead Shen Yunhe's deceased first wife, who had died in childbirth while pregnant with triplets. 🍊 She was already pregnant with three babies. This time, she wanted to give her three children a perfect ending. It was now 1986, and she could return to her original home in Chuan'an County to open a cake shop. She lived in the 22nd century and, because she loved sweet desserts, became a pastry chef. Now, she could continue her old profession to earn money to support her children. 🍆🍆 Seeing her head bowed and silent, Shen Yunhe felt bad too. He took out a savings book. "This is my savings over the years. It's all yours as compensation." Jiang Banyue hesitated for a moment, then quickly took it. Why not take it? She still needed money to raise her children and run the shop. Consider it child support from the children's father. Jiang Banyue turned and left without a second glance, holding the bankbook. Shen Yunhe's clear voice came from behind her, "You still have some things in the family compound. When do you have time to come and get them?" "No need!" Jiang Banyue waved her hand without turning her head, "I don't want them anymore. You can deal with them yourself!" Shen Yunhe was a little taken aback by Jiang Banyue's decisiveness. Just a few days ago, she was making a huge fuss because of him, but now she left without a second thought. Women really are fickle.

40. 140 禁 Forbidden Rules: The Pearl Has Wandered In! 禁忌法则，明珠误入！ Violet and Lily of the Valley紫堇铃兰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In a dark, damp forbidden land, a pearl from a lonely island wanders in by mistake. The heiress of an ancient martial arts family vs. a young lord with overwhelming power. Their first meeting, their reunion, one world, two very different lives: how can two people of such different status ever be together? When Si Tangxue first saw him, it was love at first sight. He kept her at arm’s length, but wasn’t that just another form of love, too timid to confess? Then she fell into another world, and ev 3.5kReads8.9Score44414d adds

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    These four novels about marriage before love/chasing one's wife are absolutely amazing! The male lead is aloof and rejects the female lead at first, but later becomes crazy and doting on her, making them incredibly sweet.

41. 141 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.9kReads9.5Score6k14d adds
42. 142 乖 Sweetly Obedient 乖吝 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted Originally titled Well-Behaved and Willful [Sweet romance & mutual secret crushes & from campus to the altar & both leads are each other's first & healing] (Reserved, cool-headed rich heiress & unruly, roguish, devoted guy) In her senior year of high school, Wen Suwan transferred to Shanghai and fell for her deskmate, the school bully Shen Chi. Everyone said Shen Chi was a hooligan who got into fights and ran with street gangs. Only Wen Suwan knew how gentle the prickly boy really was. They prom 3.6kReads9.3Score39614d adds
43. 143 怎 How Can I Resist His Deliberate Flirting and Kisses? 怎抵他蓄意撩吻 A Poisonous Strawberry一颗毒草莓Modern Romance498k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + mutual devotion + school life On the first day that Chi Yanbei, a famous figure from his old military high school, transfers to the school, a post appears on the school forum: “I've got my taunts ready for when Chi Yanbei crushes the ‘Queen Jingxu’ Ji Chutang in every way.” But what everyone sees is After every exam, the honor roll goes up, with Ji Chutang still at the top and Chi Yanbei right behind her. Chi Yanbei's motorcycle 2.7kReads9.4Score33414d adds
44. 144 婚 Indulging After Marriage 婚后放纵 A Juan Nannan阿娟囡囡Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted Women's fiction! [Unhinged, love-brained business tycoon x tipsy, captivating beauty, both each other's first] A breakthrough in research marks a major milestone and gives the team a real morale boost. At a high-end buffet banquet, the group's eldest young master deigns to show his face. Gazing at the outrageously handsome young master, the women who work under him drool, wishing they could stay drunk forever. That includes Jiang Mi, who has no idea what's going on and can hardly refuse a drink. 4.8kReads8.7Score29314d adds

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] An arranged marriage that blossomed into love, but little did they know their destinies were intertwined, bound by a past life's karma. [Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses]

45. 145 脱 Off the Rails 脱轨 Candy Snow Mountain糖果雪山Modern Romance70k WordsCompleted No kissing, no sleepovers, no flirting in public... Those are the rules between them. No matter what happens in bed, they must always keep their distance outside it. Yu Huan and Gao Yan have always been good at that. That is, until a new intern joins Yu Huan's law firm, and the newcomer turns out to be Gao Yan's nephew. That's when things start to go off the rails. 66kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds
46. 146 在 Flirting with the Heartstrings in Young Master Gu's Arms 在禁欲顾少的怀里撩拨心弦 Gu Liaoliao顾了了Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ❤️Complete (pregnancy before love) [Showbiz + secret marriage + variety show with kids + devoted to each other + marriage before love] Song Nuanyi and Gu Yebo have been secretly married for three years. Just six months after their wedding, the damn man went abroad to expand the family business overseas. But lately, Song Nuanyi has noticed something strange. Her husband has been abroad for two and a half years, so how is she two months pregnant? Thinking she might have somehow cheated on her dear 4.3kReads9.4Score39414d adds

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    ❤️❤️It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with the male lead initially indifferent to the female lead! 🌈🌈When her husband goes abroad, the female lead discovers she's two months pregnant. 🍀🍀She tries to run away with her savings, but gets caught. [Facepalm][Facepalm] The male lead is also a classmate of the female lead's brother, who asked him to take care of his sister. However, he ends up stealing her away and getting her pregnant.

47. 147 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance560k WordsOngoing Older, uptight, powerful man with a high sex drive + delicate beauty in poor health + both are inexperienced Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she was the one thing she could never bring herself to do: share a bed with him. The great military, political, and business tycoon had married a young wife, yet the two could only treat each other with icy politeness. So, at the end of his tether, Gu Yunzhou arranged for his w 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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    A powerful and ambitious man, a beautiful but frail and poor female protagonist! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Because of her sensitive body, she refused to let him touch her, and the two were unable to consummate their marriage. The man then arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

48. 148 逾 Sinking Into Love Past the Deadline 逾期沉溺 Mi Anxia米安夏Modern Romance729k WordsOngoing Tang Yiming and Sun Jia first met three years ago, when they signed a prenuptial agreement. She thought their marriage was nothing more than a deal that suited them both. But he loved her and was afraid to reveal his true feelings, so he hid them behind a facade of absurdity. She didn't love him, but was grateful that he'd helped her when she was down. Then she happened to find him keeping silent vigil by her grandmother's sickbed. She accidentally caught him tearing up the suggestive invitation 2.5kReads—Score16214d adds

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    The most amazing part was that scene where he was being punished by his grandfather, kneeling and being beaten, his back covered in bruises. The female lead came to apply medicine to him, and he still had the nerve to flirt with her, saying, "My wife's lips are like roasted chestnuts, they look hard, but once you kiss them, you find they're soft inside." Who could resist such a tragic yet swoon-worthy scene!

49. 149 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds

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    These two books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

50. 150 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds

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